The Skogur highland resort is a living and leisure space in the Carpathian mountains, where cottages are equipped with an intelligent "Smart Home" system, providing comfort and efficient use of resources in various modes of operation.
When the cottage is vacant, the system switches to "Vacant" mode. The temperature is maintained at +17°C in winter, and cooling is turned off in summer to save energy. The system monitors the opening of windows, doors, and skylights, as well as water leaks. Exterior lighting operates at a minimum brightness of 50%, non-essential outlets are turned off, and automations related to motion and sunlight are paused.
Once the cottage is booked, the system switches to "Reserved" mode and begins preparing for the arrival of guests. In winter, it warms the house to a comfortable +21°C, and in summer, it cools it down to +23°C by the check-in time. The floors in the bathrooms are heated to +25°C for extra comfort. The system continues to monitor window/door openings and leaks, while external lighting stays at a minimum brightness of 50%.
Upon guest arrival, the system switches to “Occupied” mode, ensuring optimal comfort. It maintains a comfortable temperature throughout, while guests have the flexibility to adjust settings in each room to their preference. Should a window remain open for more than 30 minutes, the system deactivates climate control in the affected area and alerts the reception. Additionally, the roof windows automatically close in response to unfavorable weather conditions.
Lighting in the cottage operates based on motion detection—brightness increases from 50% to 100% upon detecting movement. When the front door is opened during dark hours, lights in the hallway, bathrooms, and utility room automatically turn on. All outlets are activated for the convenience of guests.
When cleaning or other maintenance tasks are required, the system switches to "Service" mode. The temperature is set back to +17°C in winter, and cooling is turned off. Windows and doors continue to be monitored, external lighting operates at a minimum brightness of 50%, and motion and sun-related automations are turned off.
The system also monitors water and electricity consumption, providing analytics and resource savings. When switching to backup power, non-essential electrical devices are turned off. Additionally, the system allows remote activation of the snow-melting system for guest safety.